How do I get rid of bugs that are on my plants?
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try a simple soapy water spray!
https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/pest-controlling-oils
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/insects-bugging-your-plants-try-these-10-natural-insecticides.htm
These are some of tips for getting rid of bugs on plants before bringing them inside, but can be used all year: https://chemistrycachet.com/how-to-remove-bugs-from-plants-before-bringing-inside/
I use neem oil!
Hi Bonnie,
Google Companion plants, these are natural pest repellers that really work.
Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/keep-pests-out-of-your-garden/
Hi Bonnie, hope this helps you. Make a homemade spray
Mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of mild liquid soap. Add 2-8 teaspoons of this mixture to 1 quart of water and spray your plants as above. The oil in this spray smothers the insects, so it is effective on aphids, thrips, mites, and scale.
Hello Bonnie: You can make a mix of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water and a drop or two of Dawn dishwashing soap and spray it on the bottom of the leaves as well as the tops and stems. Maybe some new dirt would get rid of any eggs that have been laid in there if they are indoor plants.